API 570

May 2004

Introduction

The Saudi Aramco Job Training Standard

is the basis for training and certification
of Saudi Aramco employees for the job of
Inspector

Introduction

The AJTS specifies the job tasks which

every Inspector in the company is
expected to be able to perform, each
task performed on the job
The standard to which each task must be
performed is to meet the minimum
requirements of the AJTS

Common Terms

Do what?...
When?...
With what?...
How well?...

Job Task 2.01 Inspect Weld Joint

Preparation

Do What ?
Visually inspect a weld set up and the weld joint
preparation

When?
Before the actual welding begins

Job Task 2.01 Inspect Weld Joint

Preparation

With What ?
Weld set up, inspection tools, drawings, and welding
procedures

How well?
To the applicable Saudi Aramco and Industry
Standards

Job Profile Plant and Equipment

Inspector

An Inspector performs inspections

and records the results of those
inspections according to the
applicable standards.

Job Duties ( P& EW Inspector)

1.00 Inspect Plant piping

2.00 Inspect Welds and Welding
3.00 Performing Paints and Coating
Inspections

4.00 Performing Inspection of Pressure Tanks

5.00 Performing Other Inspections
6.00 Maintaining Records and
Communications

Job Profile Electrical Inspector

An Electrical Inspector performs

inspections and records the results of
those inspections according to the
applicable standards.

Job Duties (Electrical Inspector)

1.00 Performing Power Distributing Inspections

2.00 Inspecting Conduit and Cable Installations
3.00 Inspecting Conductors
4.00 Inspecting Groundings
5.00 Inspecting Cathodic Protection Installations
6.00 Inspect Light Fixtures and Lighting Systems
7.00 Inspecting Other Electrical Installations
8.00 Maintaining Records and Communications

Job Profile Civil Plumbing Inspector

A Civil/Plumbing Inspector performs

inspections on Saudi Aramco civil
installations and records results of
those inspections according to the
applicable standards.

Job Duties (Civil/Plumbing Inspector)

1.00 Inspecting Earthwork

2.00 Inspecting Concrete
3.00 Inspecting Structures
4.00 Testing
5.00 Inspecting Asphalt
6.00 Inspecting Civil Plumbing
7.00 Inspecting Civil HVAC
8.00 Communication

Job Profile NDE Technician

An NDE Technician performs

inspections on Saudi Aramco
installations and records results of
those inspections according to the
applicable standards.

Job Duties (NDE Technician)

1.00 Performing Magnetic Particle

Testing

2.00 Performing Dye Penetrant

Testing

3.00 Performing Ultrasonic Testing

4.00 Performing Radiography

Usual Job Conditions

The following work conditions apply

to the work of a plant and
Equipment Inspector. These
conditions apply during
performance of most job tasks in
this AJTS

Work Environment

An Inspector works in an office part

of the time, but he works in the field
most of the time

Tools, Equipment and Supplies

The primary tool of an inspector is the

Saudi Aramco and Industry Standards.
The second most important tool is the
inspectors natural ability to note
indications and deviations from the
standards

Tools, Equipment and Supplies

The Inspector acquires his own hand

tools

Task Steps for Job Task 2.01 Inspect

Weld Joint Preparation

Task Steps for Job Task 2.01 Inspect

Weld Joint Preparation

Task Steps for Job Task 2.01 Inspect

Weld Joint Preparation

Job Task List

Date
Evaluator Signs here
Employee Signs Here (first)

Task Steps for Job Task 2.05 Monitor

Post Weld Heat Treatment

Job Task List

Date
Evaluator Signs here

Employee Signs Here (first)

Thank you for your attention